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... P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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...;a�y���S��L��I /O (continues on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASUS BT GO ! Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. DTS Connect - Utility Audio Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE...
...;a�y���S��L��I /O (continues on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASUS BT GO ! Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. DTS Connect - Utility Audio Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE...
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... 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB ... x Power-on next page) xii vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS,...
... 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB ... x Power-on next page) xii vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS,...
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The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Enjoy faster throughput... and stability. Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new 2nd Generation �In��te��l® C��o�... ™ i7 Processor Family for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance....
The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Enjoy faster throughput... and stability. Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new 2nd Generation �In��te��l® C��o�... ™ i7 Processor Family for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance....
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...current capability, and up to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to CPU voltage control. Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides more capacitance. This proprietary design, with ... for twice the performance of power on demand. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of innovative...
...current capability, and up to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to CPU voltage control. Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides more capacitance. This proprietary design, with ... for twice the performance of power on demand. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of innovative...
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... users, the heat-pipe design also lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 Chapter 1 MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Not only does the stylish shape upgrade the visual enjoyment for enhanced system control - Doing so may bend the tubing and...
... users, the heat-pipe design also lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 Chapter 1 MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Not only does the stylish shape upgrade the visual enjoyment for enhanced system control - Doing so may bend the tubing and...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are differences in memory support specifications on the motherboard. The ...system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel®...
... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are differences in memory support specifications on the motherboard. The ...system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel®...
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... DS PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) 1GB SS TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) 2GB DS TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand - Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON ... KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot Patriot Team Team Team Part No.
... DS PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) 1GB SS TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) 2GB DS TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand - Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON ... KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot Patriot Team Team Team Part No.
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Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ ... SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Elixir Part No. Size SS/ DS KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX 4GB (2x DS (XMP) 2GB) KVR1333D3N9K2/4G 4GB (2x DS 2GB) KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS MT4JTF12864AZ...
Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ ... SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Elixir Part No. Size SS/ DS KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX 4GB (2x DS (XMP) 2GB) KVR1333D3N9K2/4G 4GB (2x DS 2GB) KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS MT4JTF12864AZ...
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...-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots...
...-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots...
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... still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off... the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...
... still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off... the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...
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... Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you...
... Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you...
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...E2 E3 E4 - FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU ... recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
...E2 E3 E4 - FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU ... recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
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..., the system may light up . At power on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on...
..., the system may light up . At power on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on...
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... configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the...enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value.
... configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the...enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value.
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CPU Clock Gen Filter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Configuration...[Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to select the EPU power saving mode. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled]...appears only when you to become unstable! Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-9
CPU Clock Gen Filter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Configuration...[Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to select the EPU power saving mode. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled]...appears only when you to become unstable! Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-9
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...can result in this menu �is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode... average power consumption and decreased average heat production. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit Long Duration...
...can result in this menu �is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode... average power consumption and decreased average heat production. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit Long Duration...
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to Profile 0 1 Load CMOS Profile... Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Label Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode ...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to Profile 0 1 Load CMOS Profile... Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Label Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode ...
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... recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click on the CPU Strap tab. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. •...
... recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click on the CPU Strap tab. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. •...